OTA associate degree

American Career College-Orange County Campus OTA Program

Associate of Occupational Science (AOS) · Anaheim, California Accredited

From the program’s website

Degree
Associate of Occupational Science (AOS)
Program length
As little as 20 months
Format
Blended (online + on-campus)
Source quote
“Occupational Therapy Assistant (Associate of Occupational Science) ... completed in as little as 20 months ... taught in a blended format combining online classes with in-person instruction”

Checked on the program’s website on October 8, 2026 by Deepam Pawar, OT.

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From the ACOTE directory

Accreditation status
Accreditation
Degree level
OTA associate degree
Institution type
Private Profit
Share taught by distance education
25-49%
Last ACOTE on-site review
2019/2020
Next ACOTE on-site review
2026/2027
Address
1200 N Magnolia Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801-2607

Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

ACOTE directory retrieved October 9, 2026.

NBCOT exam results

85% of new graduates passed in 2025 · 85.7% average over the last 3 reported years

20212022202320242025
77%88%88%84%85%

Source: NBCOT school performance data, retrieved October 8, 2026. NBCOT counts new graduates who passed during the testing year, regardless of the number of attempts. Compare all programs’ pass rates.

Admission requirements

Minimum GPA
2.5 (cumulative) source

Taken from the program’s own admissions pages (hover “source” for the quote). Requirements change each cycle; confirm before applying.

Published program cost

Total
$66,680

Total includes tuition, fees, books and supplies for the entire program.

From the program’s published cost table on americancareercollege.edu. Excludes living costs unless stated. Compare OT program costs.

Before you apply

  • Confirm the current application deadline and whether the program uses OTCAS or its own application.
  • Ask for the program’s NBCOT pass rate and graduation rate; ACOTE requires programs to publish them, and NBCOT posts school results on its school performance page.
  • Check prerequisite courses, observation hours and GPA minimums. See OT school prerequisites.
  • Plan for full-time fieldwork (at least 16 weeks of Level II), often away from campus.

American Career College-Orange County Campus OTA Program: FAQ

How long is American Career College-Orange County Campus’s OTA program?

As little as 20 months, according to the program’s website (checked October 8, 2026).

What are the admission requirements for American Career College-Orange County Campus’s OTA program?

Minimum GPA 2.5 (cumulative). Each requirement is quoted from the program’s admissions page; confirm the current cycle before applying.

What is American Career College-Orange County Campus’s NBCOT pass rate?

85% of new graduates passed the NBCOT exam in 2025, and 85.7% on average over the last 3 reported years (NBCOT school performance data).

How much does American Career College-Orange County Campus’s OTA program cost?

The program publishes a total cost of $66,680. Living costs are extra.

Is American Career College-Orange County Campus’s OTA program accredited?

ACOTE lists it with status “Accredited” (directory retrieved October 9, 2026). Fully accredited by ACOTE. Graduates are eligible to sit for the NBCOT certification exam.

Pay in California

$81,770median annual pay
$65,680–$104,99010th–90th percentile
3,840occupational therapy assistants employed

U.S. median for occupational therapy assistants: $72,300. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025 (SOC 31-2011). Compare all states.

Licensing in California is handled by the California Board of Occupational Therapy. How to get licensed in California →

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